Discover how ISM Consultants and thought-leaders support all areas of school operations and leadership. ISM Professional Development takes industry trends and applies 50 years of extensive research and proven techniques to provide transformational moments for all types of schools.
Along with hosting its own professional development events, ISM also partners with associations, furthering our collective mission of advancing school leadership to enrich the student experience. ISM experts have led conference sessions, pre-conference workshops, virtual learning, and many other association events. Working together, ISM and its association partners provide enriching learning experiences for member schools.
Below is a list of topics that may be of interest to your association and its member schools.
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Academic Leadership
May 2, 2024
Your school's schedule, faculty, advisory program—these are the extras that make a school unique and competitive. ISM Consultants can help schools develop programs and services into true assets that families love. See below for examples of sessions our Consultants have presented on related to thi...
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Board of Trustees
May 2, 2024
The Board must focus its efforts on governing, planning, and financing a school's future, while leaving everyday decisions to competent administrators. To do that successfully, a Board must think, plan, and act strategically. ISM Consultants share guidance on a productive, appropriate path for su...
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Division Heads
May 2, 2024
As an academic administrator, culture starts with you, and you set the tone for your teachers. A predictable and supportive environment is essential for faculty to have the capacity to embrace inevitable changes with fortitude and enthusiasm. ISM Consultants help you take your leadership to the next...
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Admission & Enrollment
May 2, 2024
When it comes to private school admission, recruitment and re-recruitment efforts are paramount to a school’s long-term viability. ISM’s data-informed approach pinpoints what attracts families to your school and inspires them to stay. See below for examples of sessions our Consultants have presen...
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Business & Operations
May 2, 2024
The Business Office is charged with managing the safety and well-being of your students, teachers, staff, and community. Discover how ISM can help strengthen your school’s strategies in business and operations. See below for examples of sessions our Consultants have presented on related to this t...
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Heads of School
May 2, 2024
Every decision Heads of School make must support their school’s mission—while doing what’s best for their students, parents, teachers, staff members, and community. ISM Consultant have been a trusted source of knowledge for almost 50 years. See below for examples of sessions our Consultants have ...
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Advancement
May 2, 2024
ISM defines “advancement” as "the strategic process by which schools advance mission-appropriate constituent relations through the integration of the school’s admission, marketing and communications, and development programs.” See below for examples of sessions our Consultants have presented on r...
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Development & Fundraising
May 2, 2024
No matter a school's size, history, or pedagogy, ISM helps schools plan, implement, and evaluate their fundraising strategies to realize their full potential. See below for examples of sessions our Consultants have presented on related to this topic. Penny Abrahams, IAP-L Executive ...
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Marketing & Communications
May 2, 2024
A school's reputation and the experience it provides for students can make all the difference when parents choose an educational institution. ISM Consultants help schools reveal exceptional stories of student learning, engagement, and outcomes, and illustrate how these can become differentiators ...
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